Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA)
Bachelor of Arts
A flexible, versatile degree completion program providing Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) graduates with endless career options in the Criminal Justice & Criminology fields.
- Entirely online
- Part time and full time course load options
- Start in Fall, Spring, or Summer terms
- Apply today!
Features
Entirely Online
- A seamless, flexible pathway to a four-year bachelor's degree with part-time and full-time study options
- Learn about various aspects of work in criminal justice, human trafficking, law & policy, wrongful convictions, and inequality.
- Advanced career opportunities - our dual-focus program provides opportunities for careers in police, courts, corrections, juvenile careers, and much more
- An applied approach - building critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills for work in criminal justice
- Committed faculty with extensive experience working with criminal justice system partners
- Dedicate, full-time staff to help you plan your courses and secure internships
To be admitted to the program, students must:
- Have an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree
- or a minimum of 24 hours of completed undergraduate credit from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
Questions? As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Coordinator to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more. Additionally, your classes will be taught by the same distinguished, full-time faculty who teach on campus.
 | Gayle Rhineberger Professor Criminal Justice Program Coordinator 319-273-3245 |
 | Jamie Anderson Enrollment Contact 319-273-7206 |
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Courses are offered asynchronously online (no set class times) via Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with classmates. Some courses may also use Zoom.
Our graduates are prepared to enter and advance their careers in:
- Corrections
- Law Enforcement
- Community Organizations
- Probation and Parole
- Domestic/Sexual Assault Advocate
- Juvenile Court Officer
- Youth Specialist
- Private/Public Security
- Public Policy
- Law
- Crime Analysis and Research
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Courses are offered asynchronously online (no set class times) via Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with classmates. Some courses may also use Zoom.
Our graduates are prepared to enter and advance their careers in:
- Corrections
- Law Enforcement
- Community Organizations
- Probation and Parole
- Domestic/Sexual Assault Advocate
- Juvenile Court Officer
- Youth Specialist
- Private/Public Security
- Public Policy
- Law
- Crime Analysis and Research
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Future Ready Scholarships available
Through the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative, students in this program may qualify to receive a scholarship covering the difference between community college and UNI tuition. To be eligible, you must complete the FAFSA and meet income and academic eligibility criteria. Scholarship requirements include:
- an associate's degree or 24+ credits from an Iowa Community College
- a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be admissible to UNI
- submitting the FAFSA, demonstrating financial need, as defined by the American Rescue Plan
Completing the FAFSA will allow UNI to potentially reduce or eliminate a student's remaining balance through other forms of financial aid, based on availability.
Costs & Aid
Next Steps
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To be admitted to the program, students must have:
- an Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree
When applying, you'll need to submit unofficial transcript sent directly to the Office of Admissions
This program offers three start terms per year -- Spring, Summer and Fall!
Learn more
Interested in learning more about Criminology & Criminal Justice programs at UNI? Visit the Sociology, Anthropology, & Criminology department's webpage.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.